This week we recognised the 3rd national estates and facilities day by celebrating the essential contributions of estates and facilities professionals, emphasising their vital role in ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable operations.

(1:00) Angus and Jess talk about their roles in the canteen, what’s on offer and what we can expect in the near future!

(7:36) Charlie and I went on a small tour with Barry Manser who is the Deputy Head of Estates here at RCHT. Barry gave us a bit more of an insight into what happens behind the doors of the hospital and how the processes here differ to those at home.

(23:20) Brian Johnson, director of estates and facilities tells us about his role and the roles and opportunites within his almost 600 strong team.

(33:53) Leslie Rust, senior maintenance manager shares his career pathway into estates as a naval veteran and what his plans are for the future of the team.

(40:44) Gardeners Steve and Corinne join us in the studio to talk about their role at Royal Cornwall Hospital and tell us their favourite outside spaces.

(46:50) Eve Tucker's green tip of the week.

(47:38) Ellen Daquioag, Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Eye Unit, talks about her experience coming to Cornwall as a teenager and being one of the first Filipina colleagues working at RCHT. Ellen reflects on how the culture at RCHT has changed over the course of her career and offers words of advice to our growing Filipino workforce.

Tune in live to The RCHT Radio Show for new interviews every Tuesday from 12pm to 2pm! Listen on CHBN, broadcasting on 100.8 FM in the Truro area, or stream online at chbnradio.org. You can also catch us on the CHBN radio app or simply ask your smart speaker to play CHBN radio.

To all Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust staff: We welcome your stories and good news! If you have something to share or if there's a topic you'd like us to explore, please contact us at RCHT.Communication@nhs.net. We'd love to hear from you.